This market predicts whether the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will announce new restrictions, limitations, or bans on at least one commonly used pesticide in pest control before April 1, 2025.
The EPA regularly reviews pesticides for safety and environmental impact as part of its regulatory duties. This market will track whether any new significant restrictions are placed on pesticides currently used in the pest control industry.
Resolution criteria: Will resolve YES if the EPA officially announces new restrictions, limitations, or bans on at least one pesticide commonly used in pest control before April 1, 2025. Otherwise resolves NO.
Sources for resolution:
EPA Pesticide News and Updates: https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/news-and-updates-about-pesticides
EPA Pesticide Reevaluation: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation
1,000I counted 2x "commonly used", 1x "currently used". Could we get an exhaustive list? eg
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any pesticide listed here:
https://www.pesticide.org/pesticide_factsheets
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(note: the example link is anti-pesticide)